In Order for a Wage Increase to Actually Improve the Recipient's

question 140

Multiple Choice

In order for a wage increase to actually improve the recipient's purchasing power and standard of living, it must

• A)be larger than the increase in the CPI.
• B)be regulated through an escalator clause.
• C)be a cost of living adjustment.
• D)be based on merit.

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